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THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131624041 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · humanesocietyny.org
revenue
$8.3M
expenses
$6.8M
net assets
$46.4M
employees
46
volunteers
45
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER THE HUMANE CARE OF ANIMALS THROUGH A FULLY STAFFED MEDICAL CLINIC, ANIMAL SHELTER AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS AN ADOPTION PROGRAM TO PLACE ANIMALS WITH QUALIFIED NEW OWNERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Animal welfare organization based in New York City providing shelter, medical care, and adoption services for stray and surrendered dogs and cats. Operates a full-service veterinary hospital offering low-cost care, including surgeries and diagnostics, and runs public education and spay/neuter programs. The organization also serves pet owners facing financial hardship, offering a lifeline for animals requiring emergency or ongoing medical treatment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.62M
    ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION PROVIDES SHELTER & MEDICAL CARE FOR STRAY CATS & DOGS AND FOR ANIMALS WHOSE OWNERS ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO PLACE ANIMALS WITH QUALIFIED NEW OWNERS. APPROX 85 ANIMALS ARE IN THE SHELTER.
  2. #2 $404K
    PUBLIC EDUCATION PROMOTE MEDICAL CARE & HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS. NEWSLETTER, PUBLICATIONS, ADS & TV APPEARANCES ARE USED TO INSTRUCT PET OWNERS & AND THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPER CARE AND RESPECT FOR ANIMALS.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Animal Emergency Appeal
Provides financial support for emergency veterinary care for sick or injured animals, including surgeries and diagnostics, for pets whose owners cannot afford treatment.
Animal Mukti Program
Provides free spay and neuter services specifically for pit bull and pit bull mixes.
Full-Service Veterinary Hospital
Provides low-cost, high-quality veterinary care seven days a week, including wellness exams, diagnostics (X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans), and surgeries.
Outdoor Cat Spay and Neuter Program
Offers spay and neuter packages for feral cats, one of the first such programs in the NYC area.
Rescue Pet Care Package
Allows donors to sponsor an individual animal, covering medical, physical, and emotional care while they await adoption.
Vladimir Horowitz and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center
No-kill shelter providing shelter, medical care, behavioral evaluation, and adoption services for dogs and cats, with lifetime post-adoption support from the Director of Animal Behavior & Training.
Willis Fund
Offers subsidized spay and neuter services to help control pet overpopulation and prevent euthanasia.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 2 activities
    • Advocate for animal welfare legislation
      Advocates for stronger animal welfare laws at city, state, and federal levels, including contributing to the passage of NYC legislation banning pet store sales of guinea pigs and unlicensed animal sales, and supporting New York State legislation to allow donations to animal shelters via dog license applications.
    • Conduct public education on humane animal care
      Conducts public education campaigns through newsletters, publications, advertisements, and TV appearances to inform pet owners and the public about proper animal care and humane treatment.
  • Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
    • Accept and distribute donated supplies for animal care
      Operates a donation drop-off program seven days a week and accepts mailed donations of essential supplies to support the care and well-being of animals available for adoption.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
    • Provide spay and neuter services to reduce pet overpopulation
      Offers targeted spay and neuter programs including free services for pit bull and pit bull mix dogs (Animal Mukti Program), reduced-cost services through the Willis Fund, and services for feral cats (Outdoor Cat Spay and Neuter Program) to prevent euthanasia and reduce animal suffering.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Rescue and provide emergency care for at-risk animals
      Rescues animals in distress, including those abandoned, injured, or in life-threatening conditions. Examples include rescuing a dog from a busy Brooklyn street, a cat trapped in a garbage pile, and providing emergency care to animals exposed to extreme weather or medical neglect. Provides care when owners cannot access services due to financial or systemic barriers.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operate low-cost, full-service veterinary hospital and no-kill shelter
      Provides high-quality, affordable veterinary care including wellness exams, diagnostics (X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans), surgeries (including emergency and non-urgent orthopedic), dental procedures, and spay/neuter services. Operates a no-kill shelter with no time limits for animals, offering medical and emotional treatment to homeless dogs and cats, with daily play sessions and behavioral evaluation and training for dogs. Animals may return to the organization if adoption fails. Approximately 85–125 animals housed annually.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.26M
Contributions & grants$4.01M49%
Program service revenue$1.44M17%
Investment income$2.81M34%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.81M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$4.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$46.89M
Cash$2.63M
Investments$33.47M
Liabilities$484K
Net assets$46.41M
Liquid reserves63.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SANDRA DEFEO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $291K
RALPH GUTIERREZ DVM STAFF VETERINARIAN 40 $239K
LAUREN POSTLER DVM STAFF VETERINARIAN 35 $233K
SHINGO SOEDA DVM DIGITAL MEDICINE DIRECTOR 35 $232K
ELLEN HIRSHBERG DVM STAFF VETERINARIAN 35 $168K
INBAR ISRAELI DVM SURGICAL DIRECTOR 35 $161K
MARIA BEDOYAH ACCOUNTING MANAGER 40 $133K
SARAH DEVRIES CLINIC OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 40 $131K
JOSEPH FISCHER RECPETION DIRECTOR 40 $127K
JI YUN PARK VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR 45 $123K
ANNE-MARIE KARASH ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40 $123K
board members · 13
  • BARBARA MCKIBBIN — DIRECTOR
  • CATHLEEN TOWERS SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • CORNELIA GUEST — DIRECTOR
  • DENISE DELUCA — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DR DEANSIN PARKER — DIRECTOR
  • EILEEN MCCOMB — DIRECTOR
  • ISABELLE CLARK — DIRECTOR
  • JADE HOBSON — SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
  • JANISE BOGARD — SECRETARY
  • JILL SORENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • MILDRED KALIK — TREASURER
  • RUTHE PONTURO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • VIRGINIA CHIPURNOI — PRESIDENT
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Hosts the Humane Society of New York's online wish list to facilitate in-kind donations.
  • Bill Berloni Partner — Director of Animal Behavior & Training who supervises dog evaluations and training and provides lifelong post-adoption support.
  • Charity Navigator Government — Rated the organization 4 stars for accountability and financial management.
  • Dorothy and Bill Berloni Partner — Established The Sandy Fund in honor of a rescued dog, supporting adoptable animals through public engagement and donations.
  • Humane Society of New York Network — Member of a network recognized by seals of acknowledgement for animal welfare work.
  • Independent Charities Network — Awarded the Seal of Excellence for program and cost effectiveness.
  • Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Target of advocacy efforts to sign animal protection legislation into law.
  • Otto App Partner — Uses the Otto app as a digital platform for existing clients to submit appointment requests.
  • SeaLegacy Partner — Awarded the 2023 Humane Medal for their work in ocean conservation.
  • Stretch and Scratch Partner — Allows donors to send scratching pads directly to the Humane Society of New York by designating HSNY as the recipient at checkout.
  • Vladimir Horowitz/Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center Partner — Collaborates with the adoption center to house and rehome animals of all ages, including seniors.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Healing-Centered Care to Improve Adoption Outcomes
    methodology: healing-centered_care
    By providing comprehensive medical and emotional rehabilitation before adoption, the organization increases the likelihood of permanent, successful placements, because animals who are fully healed are more adoptable and less likely to be rehomed.
  • Integrated Animal Welfare Model
    methodology: integrated_animal_welfare
    By combining direct care (veterinary services, shelter) with adoption programs and public education, the organization advances humane treatment and sustainable outcomes, because systemic change requires both individual animal support and broader community engagement.
  • Legislative Advocacy Through Public Mobilization
    methodology: legislative advocacy
    By mobilizing public action, the organization influences state-level legislative decisions on animal protection, because collective civic pressure increases the likelihood of policy change.
  • Low-Cost Access Model to Expand Veterinary Care
    methodology: low-cost_access_model
    By offering high-quality veterinary services at low cost, the organization increases access to essential care for underserved populations, because affordability removes a key barrier to pet health and retention.
  • Spay/Neuter to Prevent Overpopulation and Euthanasia
    methodology: spay-neuter-to-prevent-overpopulation
    By targeting spay/neuter initiatives, the organization reduces pet overpopulation and prevents euthanasia, because controlling reproduction at scale directly reduces the number of homeless animals entering shelters.